Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has reiterated the importance of collaboration between the public sector, private organizations, and local communities in advancing development across the state. He also stressed the need for a comprehensive national vision to reform Nigeria’s education system.
Speaking on Sunday during the inauguration of newly renovated classrooms at St. Jude’s Secondary School in Ihiala, Governor Soludo described partnership as the cornerstone of sustainable progress. He said the synergy between government, private institutions, and communities remains essential in driving meaningful change.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the Public-Private-Community Partnership (PPCP) framework, an initiative designed to transform Anambra’s education sector through shared responsibility and collective investment.
Commending Keystone Bank for its role in renovating the school, Soludo underscored the value of human capital as the foundation of lasting development. “Human capital is the best investment,” he said, noting that the quality of education, particularly in public schools, reflects the strength of a society. He added that education remains a vital tool for breaking socio-economic barriers and building inclusive growth.
Governor Soludo urged individuals and corporate bodies to prioritize education and healthcare, describing them as essential pillars of a fair and equitable society. He encouraged other organizations to follow Keystone Bank’s example by supporting public education initiatives that directly impact communities.
The state’s Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, commended the governor’s leadership, noting that Anambra now ranks among the states with the lowest number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. She described the achievements of the past three years as “unprecedented,” crediting the PPCP model for the rapid transformation witnessed in the education sector.
Chairman of the Board of Directors at Keystone Bank, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, said the renovation project was inspired by the governor’s vision for a more robust and inclusive education system, calling it “a seed of hope” for the state’s future.
Keystone Bank Managing Director, Mr. Imam Hassan, explained that the project was executed under the bank’s Education Support Initiative and included the renovation of ten classrooms, the administration block, and the school hall. He said the initiative aligns with the bank’s commitment to promoting quality education and community development, emphasizing that “Public-Private-Community Partnerships serve the public good.”
